as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
the advantages of the new accounting system are multifold
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Recent Examples of multifold
The beauty of Salzburg is multifold.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
The homicide rate in Mexico increased multifold during Oseguera Cervantes’ reign.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Most investors in African startups focus on making equity investments, banking on a model that demands years-long patience with expectations for multifold returns should their portfolio companies become successful.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The advantage of inflating a tent off the side of the vehicle in this way is multifold.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
His options are likely to be multifold, from podcasting like O'Brien to a streaming or cable series like Stewart or Letterman, although streamers have not yet successfully cracked the talk-show format, and anything with Colbert will likely come with a hefty salary.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The f—— changes that have happened in the Cub organization are multifold.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The consequences of the increasingly urgent hostilities between Israel and Iran are multifold—humanitarian, geopolitical, and so on.
—Justin Worland, Time, 21 June 2025
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
The homicide rate in Mexico increased multifold during Oseguera Cervantes’ reign.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Most investors in African startups focus on making equity investments, banking on a model that demands years-long patience with expectations for multifold returns should their portfolio companies become successful.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The advantage of inflating a tent off the side of the vehicle in this way is multifold.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
His options are likely to be multifold, from podcasting like O'Brien to a streaming or cable series like Stewart or Letterman, although streamers have not yet successfully cracked the talk-show format, and anything with Colbert will likely come with a hefty salary.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The f—— changes that have happened in the Cub organization are multifold.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The consequences of the increasingly urgent hostilities between Israel and Iran are multifold—humanitarian, geopolitical, and so on.
—Justin Worland, Time, 21 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifold
Adjective
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Before troopers fired at Williams, she was told numerous times by police to drop the gun, according to the report and footage of the incident.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Baldwin struck again in the fifth with an RBI single to left that scored José Azócar — who had doubled for the second time in as many at-bats — and gave the Braves a 2-1 lead.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
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No matter how many fire extinguishers there are to hand, at Marseille the fire never seems to go out.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The outlet reported that in 2020, Brown fired multiple rounds at Boston police officers while already on probation in a separate case.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Young amateur pitchers will generally face multiple teams that don’t have a left-handed batter in the lineup over the course of a short season.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Multifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifold. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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